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    The Garcade

    4.6 (49 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    I always thought his name should be R. Honda. Then he could be Rhonda, too. LOL
    Andy M.

    This place is a Gen Xers dream! All the great 80s games and you don't have to put a single quarter in! We are having a blast. I feel like I'm eight years old again but with a sack full of quarters. I will definitely come back and bring a bunch of friends with me! My wife and I are having a ball.

    Morris N.

    If you're looking for something fun and different to do, this is the place. It's good for all ages. Check their website for current hours. You pay $15 and can play as long as you like for the day. Most of the arcade and pinball games are from the 80s and 90s. Every game we tried was functional which was nice. Surprisingly even with all the games going, juke box rolling and all the customers (~15-20), it wasn't obnoxiously loud and was a very enjoyable experience.

    Robert W.

    It's pretty fun. Lots of games to choose from. Many are very old and ones I had never heard of. The best part of the place is definitely the extensive collection of pinball machines. For $15, I'm not sure if it is worth it. The longer you stay, the more you get your money's worth, but I got bored after a while. You can leave at any time and return the same day without paying again. I hope they keep updating their games and keep collecting games to stay fresh. The employees are really nice. If you like video games, you'll like it here. They have some racing games, some fighting games, and lots of other

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    Tuy T.

    So I find it funny that I have never heard that this place existed until now because whenever I am around this area, I usually eat at the Chinese buffet located literally to the right next to this place. The place is pretty cool. Family friendly, for $15 you can play all the arcades they have to offer ($10 if you are under the age of 10 I believe). Being that I recently listened to my first audio book, "Ready Player One" and comparing it to the movie adaptation, I was ready to take a ride down memory lane into the nostalgic world of retro gaming. You are given a wristband that is good for unlimited play all day until midnight. So if you'd like, you could go to the arcade early in the day, take a break, grab some food and come back no problem. The bathrooms are clean, service was friendly when we got there, jukebox is free on the back wall, and there is a wide array of vintage retro games as well as arcades that I used to play at Aladdin's Castle in Greenfield back in the day (those that know, know). The only complaint that I noticed is that some of the games don't function properly due to the worn and tear of the machines (Ex. Time Crisis game doesn't shoot all the time properly at the screen. Could just be the sensors in the screen/arcade guns. Could just be me, but who knows). Definitely a fun place to check out if you're looking for something to do in Menomonee Falls. Bring your family/friends or even set up your next company outing here!

    Ali C.

    Had an great time playing the games I grew up with. Nostalgic with a few hidden newer Gems.

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    Pete M.

    Discovered this place a few weeks ago and have been wanting to check it out since then. Finally made it there today and me, my wife and my daughter had a blast! They have over 100 retro arcade games and over a dozen pinball machines. The best part is you pay a few to enter and all games are on "free play" mode so no walking around with pockets full of quarters or having to constantly buy tokens. It's not cheap at $15 to play, but the wrist band is good all day long and allows you to come and go as you please. I've been to these retro arcades before but am usually disappointed, both by the limited number of games and the amount of them down for repair. Here they have plenty of games and I saw only a handful that were down (unfortunately this included Tempest, one of my all time favorite games). Of course, there are games that they dont have, but they have all the classics and a number of fighting games from various eras of arcade gaming. It was great introducing my daughter to the games I played as a kid and she fell in love with many of them, even though, by today's standards, the graphics kind of suck. If you are a child if the 70's and 80's you must check out this place. It will be a fun walk down memory lane!

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    Love the Garcade! This place is really clean and the games are well maintained. Staff is great.

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    Super fun place, there is really a game for anyone! I found all the games I used to play when I was a kid.

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    Place is full of old games I like the pinball selection. I like the wristband so you can leave and come back as you want.

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    Great place! Tons of games! Highly recommend

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    It's the best!! Eeeever!!!!!!!!! The only thing is they need some drinks or a bar. It's the best!!

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    Great old school games and very clean and well maintained. The staff is helpful and the vibe wholesome and family friendly.

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    Retro gaming experience with unlimited plays. What more could you ask for? Gauntlet was a particularly nostalgic find.

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    Where this place really excelled for me was the pinball machines, so many old school games and a couple newer ones mixed in.

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    First time visit at the Ranch so I really didn't know what to expect. Pay at the door and visit…read morethe buffet is pretty much the norm although a Ponderosa style buffet is not Pizza Ranch. Start out with a selection of a few pizzas then no to the bacon eggs and a small assortment of breakfast items. A pan of chicken is next which is some of the tastiest fried chicken I've ever had and also had mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing, fries were not an option. Next is the salad bar which seemed fresh and had enough variety to make a tasty salad. While no fruit was offered there is a soft serve ice cream machine to finish things off. The service was good with a very attentive staff picking up the empty plates. The restaurant was clean and also has a game room that I can imagine gets a lot of attention on the weekends. Now knowing what to expect I will certainly be back for the fried chicken and possibly on a Thursday when they offer chicken wings in the buffet.

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    Worst experience. Made a reservation on their website for 5:30pm on a Saturday. As it is a holiday…read moreweekend, we scheduled in advance. When we arrived, there was a long line of people waiting for service at the front counter. A mountain of shoes have accumulated on the counter, presumably due to no one being assigned to man the desk. We did not see anyone come to the front for 30 minutes! When someone did come out, we were told there were no lanes available at all and the kitchen was closed because they were backed up. So... what was the point of making a reservation?! The icing on the cake was hearing the manager/supervisor say out loud to an employee clocking in (when someone finally did show up) that there was a $10,000 large party about to show up where he would rather focus their attention. Aren't all paying customers valued? The staff was clearly flustered and overwhelmed. Their attempts to pacify the clearly agitated crowd was filled with attitude. I felt like we were inconveniencing them. Maybe close off reservations on your website next time, or position staff better. Leaving the front unattended for that long is ridiculous. Wish it was a better experience cause the place looked really nice.

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